Buccal fat removal is designed to both slim and shape your face.Ā In youth, a round face is deemed attractive but as we age a more angular face is considered more attractive.Ā Aesthetic facial analysis reveals that in females a heart shaped face is most attractive while in males a square shape is preferred.
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Female:Ā Heart Shape
Male:Ā Square Shape
Patients with round or cherub cheeks have less prominent cheekbones and jaw profile.Ā Removing buccal fat slims the cheek creating a more angular and shapely facial aesthetics.Ā Ā
Buccal fat is removed by making a small incision inside the mouth where the scar will never be seen.Ā Buccal fat is removed from inside the cheek in a symmetric and volume appropriate manner.Ā Dissolvable sutures are placed inside the cheek and patients will assume a full liquid diet for a week.Ā Ā
Swelling does occur but should be mostly resolved at about one month.Ā The result is a slimmer appearance to your cheeks with a smooth and scarless technique.
*All patients are unique and results may vary
All patients are unique and results may vary
ExpectationsĀ and Recovery
Length:Ā 30 minutes to 1 hour
Anesthesia:Ā General (occasionally local with sedation)Ā
In/Outpatient:Ā Outpatient
Side Effects:Ā Temporary swelling and mild pain
Risks:Ā Pain, bleeding, infection, rare damage to nerves, incomplete improvement
Recovery:Ā Back to work: several days. Full liquid diet for 1 week
More strenuous activity: 2 weeks
Final Appearance:Ā 1-2 months for swelling to completely resolve